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    Expressing 'to neglect' with 忽视 (hūshì)

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    Structure

    Subject + 忽视 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 忽视 (hūshì) means to neglect, overlook, or disregard something important. It implies a failure to give proper attention or consideration. It is often used in formal contexts to criticize the act of ignoring important matters or people.

    Examples

    • 你不能忽视孩子的心理健康。

      Nǐ bù néng hūshì háizi de xīnlǐ jiànkāng.

      You cannot ignore children's mental health.

    • 这个问题太重要了,我们不应该忽视。

      Zhège wèntí tài zhòngyào le, wǒmen bù yīnggāi hūshì.

      This issue is too important; we should not ignore it.

    • 他总是忽视别人的建议,结果犯了大错。

      Tā zǒng shì hūshì biérén de jiànyì, jiéguǒ fàn le dà cuò.

      He always ignores other people's advice and ends up making big mistakes.

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